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2003 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 226 repairs.
2003 Honda CR-V transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda CR-V
Engine not specified
| 155000 mi US $500 |
Check engine light on with code for 3rd clutch pressure sensor error. Replaced sensor. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 112000 mi US $200 |
Leaking manual transmission fluid @ axle seal. Replaced axle seal. |
| 55000 mi US $86 |
Bad gear in transmission. Honda paid all repair costs. I paid for part. |
| 167080 mi C $900 |
The clutch kit has been replaced as there were strange sounds coming from the transmission and also smoke during the ride. Only the bearing was faulty but decided to replace the kit and flywheel resurfaced. Also the crankshaft seal was repld |
| 67000 mi US $2000 |
Clutch. noisy, difficult to shift. Two of the release fingers in the pressure plate assembly were broken off completely. There was still plenty of lining left on the clutch disk. |
| 150000 mi US $1300 |
Bad universal joint at rear differential on driveshaft. Entire driveshaft replaced as universal joint is not replacable separately. |
| 249200 mi US $500 |
Clutch pedal and slave cylinders |
| 250600 mi US $1000 |
Later the clutch pedal was hard to depress, so the clutch pressure plate and friction disk were replaced. Both were at the end of their life cycles. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112700 mi US $1 |
Flashing "D" light in the PRNDL column. A 2nd to 3rd gear pressure switch went bad. Dealer replaced switch, reflashed computer and flushed the transmission. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 137640 mi C $180 |
Right front CV axle needed to be replaced |
| 141980 mi C $120 |
Driveshaft needed repair, u joint replaced |
| 186000 mi US $400 |
Driveshaft u-joint broke at rear differential. Replaced driveshaft. |
| 181000 mi | Transmission shuddering - fluid has been replaced per schedule, but it seems that wasn't good enough. Did full system flush (drain and refill 3x), but transmission still has some shudder. It appears that the torque converter may be failing. |
| 190000 mi US $70 |
Transmission still shuddering. Replaced transmission filter and tried a different brand of transmission fluid mixed with Honda Fluid. (Valvoline MaxLife Multi-vehicle). Seems to be a little better, but some slight shuddering remains. This may be the best it can be at this stage. |
| 151900 mi C $400 |
Front to rear axle was rusted Oil pressure switch O2 sensor |
| 162200 mi C $100 |
CV boot replaced, Front ball joint replaced broken CV boot |
| 213280 mi C $450 |
Inner CV boot broken. First time since 2003. Mechanic said the whole thing (axel, inner, outer boots) should be replaced because it is really old. Replaced lower ball joint as well. Drive like new now! |
| 221960 mi C $650 |
Drive shaft to the rear |
| 207000 mi US $195 |
"D" light began flashing while driving, dealer diagnosed as failed 3rd gear pressure switch. Part ordered and replaced next day. |
| 71800 mi | The "D" light in the automatic transmission display would periodically blink on & off. |
| 104000 mi US $472 |
Replace right front inner CV boot (damaged). |
| 134000 mi US $537 |
Outer CV boot, driver side, front was torn open. Empty of grease. |
| 48100 mi $250 |
noise just on slow hillstart |
| 180000 mi US $150 |
Replaced a universal joint (front right). |
| 196000 mi US $300 |
CEL. Replaced third clutch pressure switch. |
| 92000 mi US $150 |
Noise in rear end when turning. |
| 157000 mi US $545 |
Rear U-joint; the whole driveshaft had to be replaced because of the way the U-joint is made. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 42000 mi US $20 |
Rear differential noise. Changed lubricant, problem fixed. |
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